India Launches UMEED Portal for Transparent Waqf Property Management
| Key Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Date of Launch | June 6, 2025 |
| Portal Name | UMEED Portal (Unified Waqf Management, Empowerment, Efficiency and Development) |
| Launched by | Kiren Rijiju, Union Ministry for Minority Affairs |
| Purpose | Improve transparency, accountability, and public participation in Waqf property management |
| Waqf Properties | Lands or buildings donated for religious or charitable purposes, primarily for Muslims |
| Key Goals | Transparency, Accountability, Public Participation, Protection of Minority Rights |
| Key Features | Digital Inventory, Geo-Tagging, GIS Mapping, Online Grievance System, Public Access, e-Governance Integration |
| Concerns | Waqf Act 2025 criticized as "creeping acquisition"; constitutionality questioned in Supreme Court |